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Pioneer Community Energy outlines customer programs to Loomis council
Summary
Pioneer Community Energy staff presented a menu of customer programs — LED discounts, AC tune‑up rebates, demand response incentives, solar+storage (GridGen) and commercial energy solutions — and offered follow‑up support for Loomis residents and agencies.
Representatives of Pioneer Community Energy presented a brief overview of customer programs available to Pioneer customers in Loomis. The programs are designed to lower energy costs, reduce peak demand and support electrification.
Programs described included discounted LED bulbs through participating retailers, an AC tune‑up rebate of up to $75, a PowerShift reward program that pays customers for reducing energy use during grid events, and GridGen solar‑plus‑storage offerings (including a Tesla Powerwall option) that provide a monthly fee structure in exchange for dispatchable battery capacity. Pioneer staff also outlined commercial pilot programs, such as on‑bill financing for energy‑storage installations (ICE Energy) and hourly pricing pilots for agricultural customers.
Staff noted average customer savings compared with PG&E procurement, and gave Loomis usage figures showing Pioneer customers in town have realized savings since the program launched. Councilmembers and staff asked procedural questions about eligibility (Pioneer customer required for most programs) and enrollment. Pioneer offered follow‑up materials and pointed to web portals for enrollment and retailer locations for discounted LEDs.
No action was requested; the presentation was informational. Council asked staff to help publicize programs and to coordinate follow‑up customer outreach.
